So what did you do to your Truck Camper today?

[Mello_Mike]

I saw these threads in some of the other Open Roads RV Forums, but didn't see one for TCs.

I'll start...

I installed Interior LED puck lights and a 12v power outlet.

[joeshmoe]

Buzzcut1 wrote:
a lot of that is from the stuff they used to break free all the corroded/ rusted bolts that had been in place in salt air for 12 years. yeah he could have cleaned it up better but nothing he had ever done on my vehicles has ever failed to work really well.

by the book it was a 2.75 hr job. due to corrosion and tight spaces it took over 5. I still only paid the book rate.

Did he suggest replacing or installing an inline filter, I hope? It's easy enough to do yourself. Highly recommended to greatly prolong the box and related parts

[Buzzcut1]

a lot of that is from the stuff they used to break free all the corroded/ rusted bolts that had been in place in salt air for 12 years. yeah he could have cleaned it up better but nothing he had ever done on my vehicles has ever failed to work really well.

by the book it was a 2.75 hr job. due to corrosion and tight spaces it took over 5. I still only paid the book rate.

[joeshmoe]

Rbertalotto wrote:
Uncle bud....Nice work! I need to do that to my camper. Why in God's name don't the manufactures do that?

Because manufactures try to adhere to the UPC. The modified version wouldn't pass DWV code. Waste tee's aren't designed to be installed horizontal, on their side. It's an overly technical point, thus not a big deal. It's his camper.

[joeshmoe]

Buzzcut1 wrote:

There is absolutely no reason to get fluid everywhere like that. What a mess. A good mechanic would have caps and plugs ready to install before fluid gets all over your linkage and suspension.

[bcbouy]

still waiting for the new camper,but i had some supersprings installed on the ram yesterday.

[garryk6]

Took my camper off to wash the truck and do some spring maintenance on the Avion. The camper looks lonely and the truck looks naked after having them married most of the winter...
Garry

[Jaxom]

Rbertalotto wrote:
Why in God's name don't the manufactures do that?

Simple. 4-5 extra pieces of pipe and fittings. More parts. More labor. More leaks (potentially).

BTW, I like the idea, too!!!

[Rbertalotto]

Uncle bud....Nice work! I need to do that to my camper. Why in God's name don't the manufactures do that?

[uncle_bud]

I have a Northstar TS1000. I moved the p-trap under the sink to the
side of the cabinet. Made for a lot more room.
Before
After

[Buzzcut1]

Not to the TC per say but I have been having some steering wheel play and the only thing in the front end that was still original was the steering box. So at 130,000 miles we ordered a new one and had it installed. I got it from these guys http://www.redheadsteeringgears.com/re-manufacturing Looking at the cramped space where it is located I am so glad I opted not to DYI. The shop mgr said he could hear the mechanic cursing my truck during the removal and install. Haven't driven it with the TC
on yet but unloaded it was night and day, so much better

[happycamper1942]

Gave the outside a good wash,charged the battery,hoping to use it this weekend.

[jmckelvy]

Well not today but last Sunday I replaced the OEM vent/fan in the 990's bathroom with a Fantastic Fan with thermostat. Nice improvement.

[s1214]

I waded thru 2 feet of snow to where it's sleeping. All snug and didn't see any issues.

[bcbouy]

sold it! now were waiting on the new one.

[portscanner]

I received my new emergency hatch lid in a beat up cardboard box today.

Complete with large footprint in the middle of the box.

I lucked out. They stepped on the concave side of the hatch so it did not break.

I will replace my current cracked and leaking hatch with my new lucky hatch.